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Patent GB-189804956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for Automatically Feeding (without Stopping the Loom) a Fresh Supply of Weft to Shuttles when the Weft is Exhausted.
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1898-03-01
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 4956. Hollingworth, E., [Crompton, R., and Wyman, H.]. March 1. Loom shuttles, changing bobbins and the like in, automatically.-A bobbin feeder G<6> carries a number of weft bobbins 22, arranged in groups having wefts of colour to correspond with the different colours in the shuttles. This feeder is arranged over the fixed shuttle box, and is oscillated so as to keep opposite to the trausferrer 26 a bobbin having a weft corresponding with that in the shuttle which is then being put through the shed. In addition to this movement, the feeder is moved on to bring a fresh set of bobbins into position immediately after one of the previous set has been transferred to the shuttle. The oscillatory movement of the feeder is obtained from the change-box lever, which oscillates a shaft G, having an arm G<3> carrying a rack-bar G<5> for operating a gear-wheel on the stud 32. This wheel and another wheel 36 on the same stud gear also with a bevel-wheel 34 carried by a spur-wheel 31 which gears with the driving-wheel 24 of the bobbin feeder. The wheel 36 gears also with a wheel 32<x>, which is operated, for bringing a fresh set of bobbins into position, by a ratchet-wheel 33<x> and pawl 34<x> actuated by levers 35<x>, 37, 38 from a cam 40 on the shaft B. Normally, however, the pawl 34<x> is held out of action by a pawl-lifter 41<x>, mounted upon an elbow lever 40<x> on the stud 36 and connected by a controller 43 to the transferrer 26. Whenever the weft fails, the usual weft-fork slide acts upon the finger 56<x> and shifts the rod H<5> longitudinally, bringing a finger H' into position to be operated upon by a bunter H<3> on the lay H and thus actuating, by means of a short arm 26<x>, the transferrer 26 and the pawl-lifter 41<x>. This causes a bobbin to be transferred from the feeder to the shuttle, the old bobbin being knocked out by the same motion, and afterwards the feeder to be rotated by the pawl 34<x >to the required extent to bring the next set of bobbins into position. The motion of the rod H<5> also causes the finger H<6> to put the take-up pawl H<8> and the changebox pattern mechanism out of action until the change of bobbins has been effected. The shifting shuttle box may be dispensed with altogether, and the change-box lever employed to effect a change of bobbins after a certain number of picks according to the requirements of the pattern chain. Any suitable self - threading shuttles may be employed.
Patent GB-189812038-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Damp Resisting Washable Sanitary Water Composition or Paint.
Inventor: CARDIFF THOMAS
Filed: 1898-05-27
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 12,038. Cardiff, T. May 27. Distempers; washes.-A quantity of quicklime is treated with a solution of crystallized sugar, and the liquid strained off and allowed to settle. This liquid is then added to a quantity of whiting, and again strained off and allowed to settle. Finally, the liquid is mixed with equal parts of the lime and whiting residues until of the consistency of ordinary colour wash or paint. Suitable shades may then be produced by adding dry colours.
Patent GB-189816027-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Automatic Gas Lighting Appliances.
Inventor: BRESLAUER EDUARD
Filed: 1898-07-22
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 16,027. Breslauer, E. July 22. Lighting gas.-In automatic igniters of the platinum-black type more perfect contact between the finely-divided platinum-black and the platinum or metal heat-conducting wires or equivalents is secured by forming the refractory material K containing the finely-divided platinum-black either with a central aperture, Fig. 1, or in two parts K<1>, K', Fig. 3, to receive thin platinum foil, or platinum wires, or both foil and wires, or platinum gauze F. The refractory block may, however, be provided with a central tube of platinum or platinum foil, and may be partly or wholly enveloped in platinum gauze. A star-shaped igniter is described, and the contact-surface may be increased by curves or corrugations.
Patent GB-189819682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Finishing Tools.
Inventor: GREEN THOMAS
Filed: 1898-09-16
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 19,682. Green, T. Sept. 16. Ornamenting.-Relates to an improved stitchwheel, which is designed to leave the crease or fine edge of the sole in a perfect condition. As shown in Fig. 2, A<1> is the operative portion of the wheel, and is separated from the bevelled guard A<3> by a bead D, which brings up the crease. Fig. 4 shows a slightly-modified wheel employed in bunking the tread surface of a sole. In this arrangement, the stitch-wheel is separated from the guard by a cavity E.
Patent GB-189819739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeve Links and the like.
Inventor: TAMBS WALTER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-17
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 19,739. Tambs, W. W. Sept. 17. Sleeve-links.-The base-plates of the link heads are cut away at A to form the bars B, on which the folding links E are mounted. The links E are connected together by the chain D, and either can be folded into a recess A when passing the head through the cuff buttonhole. In a modification, the chain D is replaced by a connecting- bar.
Patent GB-189902054-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Loop for Hame and Shaft Tugs and other like Harness.
Inventor: WINCER CHARLES
Filed: 1899-01-30
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 2054. Wincer, C. Jan. 30. Fastening.-Relates to a metal loop for straps. The loop may be applied to hame and shaft tugs, winkers, breeching and kicking straps, &c. The loop consists of a frame D, E attached by screws or pegs through the holes K. The bars E have extensions F for bending over and supporting a plate G of ornamental leather &c. backed by a plate H of zinc or other metal.
Patent GB-189903118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastenings for the Handles of Smoothing Irons.
Inventor: OPDERBECK EMIL
Filed: 1899-02-11
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 3118. Opderbeck, E. Feb. 11. Ironing.-Relates to detachable handles for handirons. Fig. 1 shows an elevation, and Fig. 2 shows a plan with the upper part of the handle removed. The handle f has a base-plate a provided with keyhole slots b which slip over the screws d on the body of the iron. When the handle is in position, the spring catch g engages the hole l and keeps the handle from accidental disengagement. Five modifications are described ; in four of them, differentlyshaped slots are used, and in the other, the baseplate engages beneath hooks on the body of the iron.
Patent GB-189907097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lamp Wicks.
Inventor: REDFERN GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-04-04
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7097. Redfern, G. F., [Albatross Mining and Prospecting Co.]. April 4. Wicks.-Relates to means for rendering wicks partially incandescent and preventing them from charring, whereby retrimming is unnecessary. By immersing the wicks in water or other fluid containing fine acicular crystals of sulphate of calcium in suspension, the crystals are deposited in the fibres of the wick, and form at the top thereof, after the carbon has been burnt out, a sponge-like incombustible tip. The acicular crystals are preferably obtained by treating gypsum or other substance containing sulphate of calcium with hydrochloric acid, heating to boiling point, and adding boiling water. Silica or other insoluble substance is removed by filtration, and the acicular crystals depositing in the solution are separated by filtration and washed with cold water.
Patent GB-189910228-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Controllers.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 10,228. Boult, A. J., [Zweigbergk, T. von]. May 15. Switches or series-parallel controllers for connecting motors to act as emergency brakes, for cutting out one of the motors when necessary, and for blowing out the arc, &c. In the diagram, Fig. 9, T is the trolley, Q the blow-out coils, B, C, C' conductors, A', A<2> the armatures, F<1>, F<2> the field coil, and G the ground. The main cylinder E carries contacts e<1>-e<14>, with which fingers K engage. Two of these contacts e<12>, e<14> are for connecting the motors through a magnetic lock and resistances R', R<5> so that they serve as braking-generators. The reversing-switch is a wooden block carrying contacts and fitted with end sockets for the bearings &c., and to it is secured a disc N<7> shaped to engage with a locking- lever M engaging with the locking-lever of the controlling-cylinder. The reversing-switch is locked when the motors are operating as brakes, by the armature o of an electromagnet 0 moving upwards and preventing the lever M from moving. The blow-out magnet comprises an iron bar P carrying a series of iron plates p covered with insulating - material S and projecting between the contact-fingers. The plates are carried by a frame S<5>, and covered by a shield S<6>. The whole frame can be swung on pivots, to obtain access to the contacts. To cut out one of the motors, one or other of the top contact-fingers K<1> or K' are moved out of contact by means of a bar k<4> fitted with a cam piece k.
Patent GB-189910825-A (GB)
Title: The Producing of a Silk like Surface upon Webs of Cotton or Wool or other Materials not being Silk.
Inventor: KIRKHAM GEORGE WILLIAM CHAMBER
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1900-05-22
Abstract: 10,825. Kirkham, G. W. C. May 23. Drawings to Specification. Rollers or cylinders.-In treating fabrics to imitate silk, calendering-rollers are used, those bearing on the back of the fabric having grooves of various sizes and distances apart, and, if desired, in various directions.
Patent GB-189912698-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pocket Case of Photographic Dark Room and like Utensils.
Inventor: LEIGH HENRY HARINGTON
Filed: 1899-06-17
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 12,698. Leigh, H. H., [Mayall, A. V. C.]. June 17. Developing; printing; drying; lamps, darkroom.-Relates to a pocket box or case, which when unfolded forms a dark-room lamp, and contains a developing-dish, printing-frame, and drying- frame. Fig. 2 shows the box opened to form a dark-room lamp. From the lid 3 fold out three flaps, to close the top, bottom, and front of the lamp. The flap 4 consists of a frame fitted with a sheet of mica, behind which is a non-actinic fabric. The limit to which the box opens is fixed by a strap 1, and a handle 7 is fixed to the top flap 5. To the bottom flap is attached a candle holder, and it, as well as the back of the box, is perforated to admit air. The developing-dish, Fig. 7, consists of a metal frame 14 to which are hinged flaps 15, having curved pieces 16 by which a lining sheet of parchment or the like can be attached. The drying-frame, shown open in Fig. 9, consists of two wire frames 18 and 19 hinged together at 20 and fitted with corrugated plates 22 and 23 to support the plates. The printing-frame, Fig. 11, consists of a metal frame 24 faced with indiarubber. The back 27 is a metal plate hinged at 29 and 30, and pressed against the frame by four hinged arms 28.
Patent GB-189916591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Cranks and Axles for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: EGGER GIUSEPPE
Filed: 1899-08-15
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,591. Egger, G. Aug. 15. Cranks ; crank axles.-The cranks K are formed with disc-like bosses S carrying sleeves A formed with longitudinal or slightly-oblique ribs as shown in Fig. 6, which engage corresponding grooves in the tubular axle W. The inner ends of the sleeves S are split between the ribs, and can be expanded by cones P by screwing up the nuts M so as to lock the sleeves to the axle. The bearings are arranged as shown, and one of the cranks is provided with arms o for the attachment of the chain-wheel.
Patent GB-189919295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Seats for Use by Assistants in Shops and like Establishments.
Inventor: EVANS CHARLES PAUL
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1899-11-04
Abstract: 19,295. Evans, C. P., and Hawksworth, J. H. Sept. 26. Seats.-Relates to counter seats for shop assistants. To a spindle C, working in a tube A fixed by lugs B to the partition &c. of a counter, is fixed a block D connected by a rail E to another block F having side projections I. The bottom G is in two parts hinged on rods H connected to the blocks D, I. The bottom can be folded as indicated in Fig. 3, in which case a rubber ring on pins K holds the two parts together. The bottom can now be swung on the pivot C to right or left, and is held in its extreme position by the wedged part of the block D dropping into one of two notches in the top of the tube A. When the parts of the seat are horizontal, they bear on the blocks I, and the parts J abut against the block D.
Patent GB-189920013-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Soldering Lamp or Burner.
Inventor: PALAZZI GUIDO
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 20,013. Palazzi, G., Palazzi, U., and Pivetta, V. Oct. 5. Soldering.-A soldering-lamp for jewellery has a boiler m, with a safety-valve o, filling-nozzle n, and gauge cocks p, o<1> to determine the water level. The boiler is heated by burners l in a branch pipe f of the main gas pipe c. The pipes c, f are connected at e, and have regulating-cocks g<1>, g<2>. As steam is formed it flows through a coupling r to a jet s, the gas being supplied through a surrounding pipe t. The flame is sustained by the jet of steam in place of the ordinary mouth or bellows blowpipe.
Patent GB-189920486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Distribution Switch and Fuse Boards.
Inventor: JARAY ALFRED
Filed: 1899-10-12
Granted: 1899-11-18
Abstract: 20,486. Jaray, A. Oct. 12. Switches and cut-outs for use on distribution boards. Each board has two rows of holes b, c, which have metal bushings sunk below the surface so that the hand cannot touch them. The simple fuses consist of wires fitting in deep grooves in insulating-handles h and connecting the plug terminals i, j. In the switches, Fig. 11, the fuse l is connected to one of the plugs i and to one of the contacts n, the other contact being connected to the plug j.
Patent GB-189922097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Turning Over the Leaves of Music and the like.
Inventor: ROSS ROBERT JESSE
Filed: 1899-11-04
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 22,097. Ross, R. J. Nov. 4. Leaf-turners ; leaf-holders.-Relates to a leafturner which can be carried on the book ledge of a desk or on a separate frame a, b. A clip n, with holes x, x, is engaged with each leaf to be turned, the holes x fitting over pins y. The single turning- arm is pivoted at e, and is caused to rest normally on the right-hand side by a spring f ; it consists of two tubes g, h, in which are two rods i, j, of which j is normally pressed outwards by a spring l and i normally pulled inwards by a spring k. The rod j has an extended end m, which rests on the top of the uppermost clip n, and a pin u connected by a rod or cord v to a fixed point w eccentric to the point e of the turning-arm. On the rod i is a projection p to which is fixed a cord q passing over pulleys r, s, t to a pedal. Attached to the cord q is another cord 2, which is fixed to a pulley on a pivoted leaf finger normally resting on the leaves on the left. On depressing the pedal the rod i is projected and made to engage the clip n, after which the leaf is turned ; when the leaf arrives on the left, the rod v retracts the rod j, and the leaf is released and the arm swings back. The projection p presses aside the spring piece z on its motion to the left, and the spring z prevents the arm from swinging back too quickly. On depressing the pedal, the cord 2 causes the leaf finger on the left to move aside to allow the leaf to turn ; on releasing the pedal, the finger springs back and holds the turned leaf. Suitable clips are provided for holding the centre of the book and the leaves not to be turned. A pivoted catch 7 holds the arm out of the way when putting the clips on the leaves. The Provisional Specification describes a modification in which there is a spring turning-arm to each leaf; the arms are held on the right by triggers which are successively released.
Patent GB-189924459-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement connected with Self-igniting Gas Appliances.
Inventor: SPONG JAMES OSBORN
Filed: 1899-12-08
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 24,459. Spong, J. O. Dec. 8. Torches for lighting gas. A self-igniting compound with its platinum wires is mounted in a protecting-casing on a pencil - like holder which may be carried in the pocket. A skeleton frame a of wire gauze, perforated metal, or the like, and a self-igniter d slide upon or within a pencil-like hollow c provided with a vertical spiral, or other guiding-slot c<1>. Figs. 1 and 2 show one form of the apparatus in its open and closed positions r e s p e ctively, but the minor details and the arrangement of the parts may be varied, and the holder c may be supplemented by a folding or other extension piece.
Patent GB-190000023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of Acetylene Gas for Street Lamps, Gate Posts, Carriage and Ordinary Illumination.
Inventor: EDMUNDSON JOSHUA WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-01-01
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 23. Edmundson, J. W. Jan. 1. Acetylene lamps for illuminating streets, railway carriages, and the like, are provided with generators designed either for being placed underground, or for attachment to a lamp-post, railway carriage, or its equivalent. In the underground generator, the concentric cylindrical cast-iron water and carbide chambers A, E are arranged beneath a square plate C and a removable bayonet-fastened cap D, which are flush with the surface. When the gas is turned on, the pressure in the generator decreases, and water passes from the chamber A through the perforated pipe F to the carbide contained in the lead-covered iron or other perforated trays G, while the gas generated descends the inner concentric pipe B to the gas pipe B<1>. For attachment to lamp posts, railway carriages, &c., the generator is preferably made of lead-covered iron, and is provided with means of attachment, and when used for lighting railway carriages, the generator is supplemented by a purifying-apparatus P consisting of a water chamber W surmounted by a partitioned chamber Q in which the purifying- material is contained in loose sieves J. The water chamber is provided with a tube and cock K for charging with water, a discharge cock L, and a gas-inlet pipe M, the gas traversing the apparatus as indicated by the arrows and discharging through the pipe O.
Patent GB-190003754-A (GB)
Title: A Machine or Apparatus for Cleaning Windows.
Inventor: CRUMP HARRY
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-01-26
Abstract: 3754. Crump, H. Feb. 27. Windows, cleaning.-The brushing-apparatus is held by the handle r, and is provided with rollers b, c, d, to facilitate its movement along the sashes. The rotary brush m is driven by bevel gearing h, j, actuated by the handle g, secured to the spindle f which passes between the lower rollers c.
Patent GB-190010946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatically Coupling and Uncoupling Railway Carriages, Waggons, and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: DARLING JOHN
Filed: 1900-06-16
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 10,946. Darling, J. June 16. Couplings, automatic.-Relates to improvements on the coupling described in Specification No. 9378, A.D. 1899. A weighted tumbler a, carried by a sleeve b loose on the shaft G, normally holds the pin J in the position shown in Fig. 2. On bringing two vehicles together, the link F, Fig. 1, strikes the tumbler, and lifts or lowers it, allowing the spring shaft G to shoot the coupling-pin J. The links F have slots e containing pins f, which form the connection with the arms D.
Patent GB-190104959-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flue-pipe Hood for Ranges and like Purposes.
Inventor: MATHIESON JOHN
Filed: 1901-03-08
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 4959. Mathieson, J., Dendy, W., and Mathieson, J. March 8. Combined close stoves and open fireplaces.-Relates to the hoods of convertible open and close stoves. The hood a is fitted with a pivoted door c with wing pieces d, shown closed in Fig. 2 and open in Fig. 4. Curved lugs f on the hood engage curved slots e in the wing pieces. The front of the hood is recessed at g, to accommodate the top edge of the door c when in the open position. The top plate of the range is shown at b.
Patent GB-190107379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators.
Inventor: BOBRICK GABRIEL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1901-04-10
Granted: 1901-05-18
Abstract: 7379. Bobrick, G. A. Nov. 8, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. A.D. 1883]. Refrigerators.-Liquefied air or other gas is used as the cooling-agent in refrigerators. The liquid air &c. is contained in an insulated receptacle B, from which lead two pipes E, F, one of which dips to the bottom and the other opens from the top of the receptacle. These pipes are connected through cocks e, f to pipes leading to coils H, K, L in the various compartments of the refrigerator, and the coils are also provided with inlet and outlet cocks. By adjusting the various cocks, the pressure is regulated so that the liquid is forced into the coils, and there evaporates to produce the cooling effect.
Patent GB-190110623-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Telephone Apparatus.
Filed: 1901-05-22
Granted: 1901-06-22
Abstract: 10,623. Nicholson, A. H., and New Phonopore Telephone Co. May 22. Telephones.-Relates to the arrangement of subscribers' telephone apparatus when a phonopore and a bell in a relay circuit are employed. The bell relay a is connected between the earth e and line l through the upper contact f of the calling- key k. One secondary s' of the phonopore is connected to line l, and the other s' through the receiver r to earth e. The transmitter t is connected in a local circuit with the primary p of the phonopore and part of the battery b when contact is made at c, the receiver being off the hook.
Patent GB-190111217-A (GB)
Title: Copying Device for Typrewriting Machines.
Inventor: MACFARLAND IRA
Filed: 1901-05-31
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 11,217. MacFarland, I. May 31. Type-writers.-The platen is provided with a carbon or like copying-surface so that a copy can be taken on a sheet of transparent or tissue paper placed beneath the sheet on which the original matter is being written. A cylindrical sleeve 3, Fig. 1, is sprung on to the platen 2, and is secured by suitable catches 14. The sleeve may be of celluloid, india-rubber, felt, pasteboard, papier mÔchÚ, thin metal, &c. The copying- material 4 may be the carbonized outer surface of the sleeve, or may be a piece of carbonized paper or cloth, or felt, paper, &c. coated with ink and secured by pasting. Figs. 4, 7, and 11 show three forms of fastening-devices for the sleeve 3, or split-ring clasps of sufficient strength may be used. In the form shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the sleeve is formed of two parts 25 hinged together by a strip of fabric 27 or otherwise, and having internal pockets 30 to receive the in-turned edges 31 of the inked fabric or carbonized paper 32.
Patent GB-190114833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Cutting-tools for Gear Wheels.
Filed: 1901-07-20
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,833. Lake, H. H., [Stolzenberg & Co., F.]. July 20. Millings.-A tool for cutting the teeth of wormwheels consists of a shank a with a slot to receive one or more flat pieces of steel c on the edges of which are formed cutting- teeth d of suitable shape. The flat pieces are secured by pins e or by other suitable means, and the shank a is fitted to a milling-machine or lathe.